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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Warehouse

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information

This position is within the Laboratory Products Group (LPG) business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific reporting to the Laboratory Plastics Division (LPE) Rochester, NY

Discover Impactful Work:

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Sr Manager, Distribution and play a key role in optimizing our Distribution operations to exceed customer expectations in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and efficiency. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated team and drive world-class logistics solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

A day in the Life:

+ Lead a dedicated team of salaried and hourly employees to achieve distribution excellence and ambitious company goals while delighting the customer.

+ Coordinate with cross-functional departments (customer service, transportation, operations, commercial, etc.) to develop the most efficient inbound, outbound, and order fulfillment strategy while maintaining customer expectations.

+ Provide Site financial information (expense analytics, cost drivers, reporting) and maintain annual budget targets in partnership with senior management.

+ Initiate investigations into process failures, product failures, and safety incidents, determining and implementing appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

+ Develop and implement a strategy of continuous improvement to include productivity and efficiency improvements.

+ Drive effective communication within the distribution center and with other departments across the company.

+ Lead 3PL performance and financial

+ Provide opportunities for cross-training and leadership development through mentoring, coaching, performance reviews, and career development.

+ Develop, mentor, and evaluate (PMDs) distribution leaders, and develop Performance Improvement Plans when vital.

+ Serve as an effective safety steward by ensuring accurate reporting of near misses and attending safety trainings.

+ Operate a safe work environment through continuous safety awareness and full compliance to all EH&S programs and activities.

+ Partner with EH&S to foster a safety-first culture and improve safety procedures and metrics. Serve as a safety steward by reporting near misses accurately and participating in safety trainings.

+ Lead a team 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) supplier, ensuring they consistently meet performance expectations, including on-time delivery and inventory accuracy, while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Conduct thorough financial cost analysis and develop strategies to optimize distribution costs without compromising service quality or customer satisfaction.

+ Uphold Thermofisher's values and standards in all interactions with customers, ensuring a positive representation of the company's commitment to excellence and reliability in logistics services.

+ Ensure high standards of inventory control accuracy, including ownership and execution of a robust cycle count program in compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements

Keys to Success:

Education

+ Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience

+ At least 5 years of relevant experience is required.

+ Proven experience as a people leader.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

+ Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required to effectively manage and motivate a large team, build relationships with employees, peers, and management, and prioritize customer satisfaction.

+ Must have a consistent track record of optimally managing a financial P&L, building, and achieving an annual operating plan that drives year-over-year cost reductions.

+ Must possess the leadership skills to take charge and inspire change by initiating actions.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity and change.

+ Must have superb coordination skills to plan, coordinate, and set priorities to facilitate timely execution.

+ Must possess strong systems (including database management and reporting) and project management skills; must be PC literate in Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word.

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

+ Knowledge of ERP systems.

+ Consistent, dependable, and accurate in carrying out responsibilities.

+ Follows and provides direction accurately and efficiently.

+ Excellent communication skills.

Maintains personal composure in high-paced and stressful situations

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $100,400.00–$150,650.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

+ A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

+ Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

+ At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

+ Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

+ Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.